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Misa a Buenos Aires - Misatango 17,00 €

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 18:29:15 +0100

Misa a Buenos Aires, better known as "Misatango", is the best-known work by Argentinian composer Martín Palmeri (*1965). Premiered in 1996, the piece is an unusual combination of the traditional Latin mass and the rhythms and harmonies of the Argentinian Tango Nuevo.

Here is a summary of the most important features of the work:

1. Musical fusion
Palmeri combines the sacred text of the Ordinarium Missae (the fixed parts of the Catholic mass) with the passionate and melancholy language of tango. He was largely inspired by the style of Astor Piazzolla. The aim was to merge the spiritual depth of the liturgy with the rhythmic energy and emotional expressiveness of the tango.

2. Instrumentation
The instrumentation is characteristic of a tango ensemble, supplemented by the classical choral instrumentation:
•Vocals: mezzo-soprano solo and mixed choir (SATB).
•Instruments: bandoneon (the heart of the tango), piano and string orchestra. The piano often takes on percussive tasks, while the bandoneon contributes the typically wistful melodies.

3. Structure
The Misatango follows the classical structure of the mass and consists of six movements:
1. Kyrie (bitter-sweet and rhythmically striking)
2. Gloria (powerful and dance-like)
3. Credo (dramatic and multi-faceted)
4. Sanctus (lyrical and floating)
5. Benedictus (often soloistic)
6. Agnus Dei (contemplative, with recourse to the Kyrie theme)

4. Significance and success
Although the work was premiered in Buenos Aires in 1996, it only gained massive popularity worldwide after 2013. A decisive moment was a performance in Rome in honor of Pope Francis (who himself comes from Buenos Aires). Since then, the Misatango has been one of the most frequently performed contemporary choral works and is regularly performed in major concert halls such as Carnegie Hall in New York or the Vienna Konzerthaus.

The "Misatango" is a gripping, emotional work that dissolves the boundaries between sacred music and world music and appeals to both lovers of classical choral music and tango enthusiasts.

The Sons Of Jacob 4,50 €

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 18:54:19 +0100

Immerse yourself in a fascinating sound world of rhythmic energy and dramatic expression: "The Sons Of Jacob" is an extraordinary choral work for five-part women's choir (SSSAA) that will elevate any concert program. Published by the renowned Fennica Gehrman, this composition combines modern choral artistry with captivating dynamics and rich, multifaceted tonal colors. The intricately crafted five-part scoring both challenges and inspires the singers, unfolding a thrilling and suspenseful musical narrative. Whether for prestigious choral competitions or as an atmospheric highlight in your next concert, this piece is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on your audience. This choral score provides excellent readability for effective rehearsals and a brilliant performance. An absolute highlight for ambitious women's and treble choirs!

O nata lux 2,99 €

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 08:37:44 +0200

O nata lux begann seine Existenz als ein Stück geschrieben für Männerstimmen im Rahmen eines Komplet-Gottesdienstes am Pembroke College in Cambridge. Dort versuchte Lapwood in ihrer Funktion als Director of Music ganz bewusst in jeden Gottesdienst Musik mit einzubringen, die von Frauen gemacht wird. Da sie feststellen musste, dass es es kaum Repertoire für tiefe Stimmen gibt, entschied sich sich, selbst etwas zu komponieren. Beim Schreiben des Anfangs und Endes des Stückes stellte sich die Komponistin das Licht einer Kerze vor, das aus dem Nichts kommt und dann langssam immer mehr zu einer konstant brennden Flamme wird. Der Klang dieser Abschnitte sollte gut gemischt und gleichmäßig ruhig sien, die Noten sollten bis zu ihrem vollen Wert gehalten werden, sodass es nie zu einem Abfallen des Klanges kommt. Bei ‘Jesu redemptor' liefern die unteren Stimmen ein Crescendo, insbesondere in den Vierteln. Es gibt Augenblicken, in denen das Stück ganz bewußt für die Bässe sehr hoch ist, wie im ‘Qui carne quondam' - dieses soltte aus dem Nichts kommen und zum vollen Klang im ‘nos membra confer effic' zurückkehren. Am Ende der Stückes verbirgt sich noch eine kleine Verneigung vor Tallis' Vertonung des O nata lux, dem ersten Chorstück, das Lapwood dirigiert hat! Eine gut zugängliche und lohnenede Motette von einem der Risings Stars in der Chorszene.

Te Deum 17,00 €

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 18:58:51 +0100

Karl Jenkins's uplifting and celebratory Te Deum (text in Latin), premiered in Nov 2008, is now available on sale as a vocal score. The work is moderate length (15 mins) and scored for strings, trumpets, percussion and organ, making it accessible to choirs of all sizes. Jenkins is the Patron of the Liverpool Welsh Choral Union, who commissioned the new work to celebrate the city's European Capital of Culture year.

Gloria 18,29 €

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 17:10:03 +0100

The Latin text from the Ordinary of the Mass for mixed voices, brass (4 trumpets, 2 tenor trombones, bass trombone, tuba), percussion, and organ An accompaniment for orchestra without organ is also available. Full scores, vocal scores, and instrumental parts are available on hire. The first movement of Gloria is available separately under the title Gloria 1.

Curse Upon Iron 14,50 €

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 18:54:16 +0100

Setzen Sie ein kraftvolles, schamanisches Statement in Ihrem Konzertprogramm! "Curse Upon Iron" (Originaltitel: Raua needmine) des estnischen Meisterkomponisten Veljo Tormis ist ein atemberaubendes, avantgardistisches Werk für Soli (Sopran/Alt), Frauenchor (SSAA) und archaisches Schlagzeug. Das bei Fennica Gehrman erschienene Stück warnt eindringlich vor den zerstörerischen Kräften des Krieges. Mit seinen treibenden Rhythmen, Sprechgesängen und dramatischen Ausbrüchen ist es eine musikalische Tour de Force für jeden fortgeschrittenen Frauen- oder Kammerchor.

Anthem: Peace, triumphant peace 2,99 €

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:23:25 +0200

The Peacemakers is dedicated to the memory of all those who lost their lives during armed conflict: in particular, innocent civilians. When I composed The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace for the Millennium, it was with the hope of looking forward to a century of peace. Sadly, nothing much has changed.’ – Sir Karl Jenkins. The Peacemakers sets words of peace from iconic, world-changing figures such as Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King, along with other inspirational quotations of Mother Teresa, Albert Schweitzer, Anne Frank and the Dalai Lama. Also included are religious texts from the Bible, the Qur’an, St Francis of Assisi and Bahá’u’lláh, and the poetry of Shelley, Malory, Terry Waite and Carol Barratt. One line from the Persian mystic poet Rumi sums up the ethos of the work: ‘All religions, all singing one song: Peace be with you’.

Requiem K.626 21,70 €

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 18:08:51 +0100

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Requiem K. 626 is one of the most moving and fascinating masterpieces in all of music history. In the highly regarded version by Franz Beyer—a thoroughly revised edition by the Gustav Mahler Society, Vienna—this monumental work unfolds its incomparable spiritual depth and tonal transparency.

This first-class vocal score from Edition Kunzelmann for mixed choir and piano provides the ideal foundation for both rigorous rehearsal work and concert performances. The clear and readable musical layout offers optimal support for choral singers and accompanists alike while preparing legendary movements such as the dramatic "Dies irae" or the deeply touching "Lacrimosa".

Bring Mozart's timeless legacy to life with this excellent edition and experience sacred choral music in its purest and most powerful form!

The Passing Of The Year 12,95 €

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 17:06:07 +0100

The impressive song cycle "The Passing Of The Year" by British composer Jonathan Dove is a work for two mixed choirs and piano. In seven movements, Dove sets poems by renowned authors such as William Blake, Emily Dickinson and Alfred Lord Tennyson, which deal with the cycle of the seasons and the passing of time. Composed in 2000, the work captivates with its enormous rhythmic energy in the piano part as well as the sonorous, often double-choir arrangement of the vocal parts. From the spirit of optimism of spring to the melancholy of winter, Dove creates an atmospheric world of sound that impressively reflects both the beauty of nature and the transience of life.

Missa Popularis 18,95 €

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:49:13 +0200

As the name suggests, the 'Missa Popularis' has its musical roots in folk music.

This becomes clear in the very first bars of the Kyrie, where the violin plays amelody in the style of a Swedish folk tune above a bass ostinato. The musical charm of the Mass derives from the combination of choir [SSA(TB)] and string quartet.
The choral parts enable performances by female choir or mixed choir. In the latter case the string quartet is reinforced by a double bass.

The version for female choir was premièred in Poznan on 25 April 2015, with Alicja Szeluga conducting the Skowroniki Girls Choir.

Ubi Caritas II: Through Infinte Ages 2,95 €

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 19:49:21 +0100

The young Norwegian composer and musician Ola Gjeilo (*1978) is now one of the world's leading choral composers. His unmistakable style is characterized by catchiness and deep spirituality.

Ubi Caritas II: Through Infinite Ages is a new arrangement by Gjeilo of his Ubi Caritas, published in 2007. He has used the same musical material including the main theme of the first version. However, the character of this version is somewhat more cheerful and light-hearted.

Ubi Caritas II can be performed as a stand-alone work or in conjunction with the original version, e.g. as a prelude and postlude to frame a recording or concert program. In this case, the composer recommends concluding with Ubi Caritas II.

Psalm 150 5,99 €

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 17:10:07 +0100

For SATB choir and SSS soli or semi-chorus, with organ OR brass ensemble (4tpt, 3tbn, tba), timpani, percussion (1 or 2 players), and organ or full orchestra.

An exuberant festival psalm setting, commissioned for the Golden Jubilee service in June 2002 and first performed in St Paul's Cathedral. The sense of celebration and dancing rhythms of the main choir contrast with the reflective, ethereal sections for the three solo sopranos, positioned in the dome at the first performance, to create a work of great effect and power. Material for both accompaniments is available on hire.

John Rutter - Choral Works for TTBB Voices 16,09 €

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:37:38 +0200

This collection of nine of John Rutter's most popular choral works, arranged by the composer for tenors and basses, has been carefully compiled to reflect a wide variety of texts and styles. Encompassing both sacred and secular pieces, the collection provides a valuable and attractive body of repertoire for TTBB choirs.

Sacred Concert 26,50 €

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:28:59 +0200

Experience the masterful fusion of sacred choral music, gospel, and exhilarating jazz: With the "Sacred Concert", jazz legend Duke Ellington created a monumental, deeply moving work of timeless radiance. Published by the renowned Gehrmans Musikförlag, this practical choral score brings together the highlights of his celebrated sacred concerts in a thrilling setting for high solo voice (soprano), mixed choir, and big band. Ranging from devotional, lyrical moments to powerful, swinging rhythms, this masterpiece offers ambitious choirs an incomparable musical experience. An absolute highlight for any sophisticated concert program, guaranteed to captivate performers and audiences alike. Secure this inspiring edition for your next major choral project!

A tender shoot 2,49 €

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 08:37:51 +0200

A tender shoot ist eine neue Vertonung eines deutschen Gedichtes aus dem 15. Jahrhundert, gedichtet von Otto Goldschmidt und von William Bartholomew im 19. Jahrhundert ins Englische übersetzt. Die Vertonung wurde von der Cathedral Commissions of Wells Cathedral im Jahr 2020 in Auftrag geben. In diesem weihnachtlichen Lied verwendet die Komponistin ausdrucksvolle Harmonien, um eine eingängige Melodie zu unterstreichen, mit der Christus als 'tender shoot' ('zärtlicher Spross') beschreiben wird, der der Wurzel des Jesse entsprang.

Cloths Of Heaven 5,50 €

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 19:41:21 +0100

A new, very moving, beautiful setting for unaccompanied mixed voice choir of W. B. Yeats' poem 'He wishes for the Cloths of Heaven'. Although much of the piece is in four parts, all of the voice parts divide at some stage, the sopranos and altos each into 3 parts at one point, where it is necessary for some delicious chordal effects. You can view the score here and your computer will attempt to play it - the result may be quite a long way from a real performance with the subtlety that voices can bring, but it might give you a rough idea of the notes!
Duration 5 minutes

The Parting Glass 3,50 €

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:19:24 +0200

A 4-minute gently flowing arrangement by Joshua Pacey of the traditional Irish/Scottish song. Written for unaccompanied SSAATTBB with soprano and tenor solo. Score includes rehearsal piano reduction.

First recorded on VOCES8's 2019 album Enchanted Isle.

Little Jazz Madrigals 16,49 €

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:34:46 +0100

A challenging yet delicate anthem, with subtle key-signature changes, vocal divisions in up to eight parts, and alternating homophonic and polyphonic passages, the piece combines excerpts from the synonymous medieval hymn and Wordsworth's poem The Virgin, making it especially suitable for celebrations of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Peace Prayer of St Francis of Assisi 2,49 €

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:23:17 +0200

The Lord bless you and keep you (solo/high) 5,69 €

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:23:46 +0200

A much-loved setting of the Aaronic Blessing (Numbers 6: 24), this simple but highly expressive work is at once tender and profound. It was composed for a memorial service for Edward T. Chapman, the Director of Music at Highgate School, where John Rutter was a pupil. It is arranged here for solo high voice and piano (which may be adapted for performance on the organ), originally published in Oxford Solo Songs: Sacred. Also available in versions for solo low voice and piano, SATB and organ/strings, SAB and piano, and SA and piano/organ/strings.